The bluebird is a symbol of hope, love, and renewal and is also a part of many Native American legends. The Bluebird is actually a bird that symbolizes the essence of life and beauty. Dreaming of bluebirds often represents happiness, joy, fulfillment, hope, prosperity, and good luck.
The mission of the Highlands Plateau Audubon Society is to provide opportunities to enjoy and learn about birds and other wildlife and to promote conservation and restoration of the habitats that support them.
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For Birdwatchers in the Franklin, NC area.
On December 15th, the Annual Audubon Christmas Bird Count started at 7:30 AM at the Kelsey-Hutchinson Founders Park in Highlands.
HPAS - 2024 Event Schedule
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Serving Highlands, Cashiers, Franklin
and Scaly Mountain
in Western North Carolina
CBC Count day at Cashiers Lake
Field Trip and Meeting Update 2024
Mark your calendar for a field trip to the Blue Ridge Parkway on September 14th. Our leader will be Barbara Ballentine. Dr. Ballentine is a biology professor at Western Carolina University and has guided us several times in the past. The meeting place and time will be published later.
The Whiteside Mountain hawk watch will be September 18th through the 23rd. Exact times and dates will be determined later based on the weather and movement of hawks in the area. Contact Brock Hutchins at brockhutchins@bellsouth.net if you wish to participate.
Annual Picnic and Social Gathering will be July 28th at 5 pm. Mary Jo Askew has generously offered her home in Highlands for this event. We will provide an entrée of fried chicken and request everyone bring a side dish. Stay tuned for more details.
December 20- Annual Audubon Christmas Bird Count starting at 7:30 at the Kelsey-Hutchinson Founders Park in Highlands.